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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    The Inevitable Cleanup Job Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 5, 2009
     | 4,133 views

    Sin is inevitable and needs to be identified as the filth that is in all of us, and it needs to be acknowledged in the Christian community. But God loves us and cares for us and is in the blood of Christ cleaning us.

    No matter how good it is, it has to be cleaned up. Isn’t that always the case? No matter how good anything is, it has to be cleaned up. You get a new suit of clothes, you wear it a few times -- maybe only one time, in this heat -- and before you know it, it has to go off to the dry cleaners. No ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Truth About Lying

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 26, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,132 views

    Although the movie, "Liar, Liar" is a comedy, the issue of lying is anything but funny. Max’s birthday wish was for his father to stop lying. God has that same desire for us. He understands how serious of an issue lying is and how important it is for his

    THE TRUTH ABOUT LYING INTRODUCTION: Jim Carrey movie, “Liar, Liar”. “Jim Carrey plays Fletcher Reede, a career-focused lawyer and divorced father. Fletcher loves to spend time with his son Max, but he has a habit of giving precedence to his job, breaking promises to Max and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Does Not Envy!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 10, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,697 views

    An attitude of envy can be a destructive force in any life. Envy is a serious danger, for it can make us unclean & unspiritual & rob us of our salvation. It is not a desirable trait to have in our lives.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 1 Corinthians 13:4; 1 Timothy 6:6-10 Last Sunday, in my sermon "Love Is Kind" I said, "The Apostle Paul comes close to being the composer of a great love song in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Healthy Minds, Healthy Lives

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jun 11, 2018
     | 7,422 views

    A sermon on being living sacrifices to God, transformed by the renewal of our minds.

    This has been a rough week on the cultural scene in America. First, Kate Spade. Then, Anthony Bourdain. Suicide has become a major public health concern in the United States. It is the tenth leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Not A Heretic Hunter

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 12, 2022
     | 2,260 views

    These days you do not have to hunt heresy as it comes right out of the darkness and parades itself in the open field.

    We live in an age where no one likes to be challenged or corrected. I do not like to be wrong, but I have told congregations to go home and study the Word after a sermon to be sure I know what I am talking about. If I do not, do not leave me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim White avatar

    Blue Jeans And Wine Skins Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2014
     | 7,530 views

    Jesus' way is to live out, grow into and share with others.

    Mar 2:18 Now John's disciples and the Pharisees were fasting. And people came and said to him, "Why do John's disciples and the disciples of the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?" • John was in prison, and his disciples were grieving and fasting. • The Pharisees fasted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Devoted To Standing Firm

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 5, 2020
     | 4,697 views

    With God’s help, we can be steadfast, staying the course no matter what.

    Devoted to Standing Firm James 1:2-4 With God’s help, we can be steadfast, staying the course no matter what. SLIDE #1 INTRODUCTION • It is so good to be back together today! • How many of you are enjoying the current situation we all find ourselves? • How many of you sit at home and eagerly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Devoted To Standing Firm Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 5, 2020
     | 4,574 views

    With God’s help, we can be steadfast, staying the course no matter what.

    Devoted to Standing Firm James 1:2-4 With God’s help, we can be steadfast, staying the course no matter what. SLIDE #1 INTRODUCTION • It is so good to be back together today! • How many of you are enjoying the current situation we all find ourselves? • How many of you sit at home and eagerly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Salt And Light - Making A Difference

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jun 8, 2019
     | 9,665 views

    Jesus calls us to be change agents in a progressively deteriorating world that is inclined to the state of sin.

    Salt and light - Making a difference Introduction: A Peanuts cartoon showed Peppermint Patty talking to Charlie Brown in which she said, "Guess what, Chuck? The first day of school, and I got sent to the principal’s office. It was your fault, Chuck." Charlie Brown responds, "My ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Simple Choice: Sin Or Obedience? Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 20, 2023
     | 1,330 views

    In spite of our sin, we need to realize how God still desires to be with us. He loved us so much that He was willing to rescue us with death of His son because He created us for Himself and has not given up on us.

    Alpha and Omega, Part 8 A simple choice: Sin or Obedience? Genesis 3:1-13 Introduction - We’ve begun 2023 with “one purpose”: Knowing there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - Last week’s big ideas: - 1. Our purpose in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Speaks On Money Management

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,038 views

    Jesus uses the example of a bad man to teach us important principles about managing our money.

    Jesus Speaks on Money Management Luke 16:1-9 INTRODUCTION Money management. This is something we must learn early in life. My son was once working on a merit badge for Scouts that in part required him to keep a three-month budget. He had to record all his income as well as his expenses. At the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Worshipping From The Heart Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 14, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 21,030 views

    Worship flows out of our revelation of God, our experiences in God, and our gratitude for His goodness. These matters must be addressed when we seek to enhance our worship experience. Otherwise the experience can become artificial and contrived.

    01.22.17 Intro How do we move into a higher level of worship—in our personal lives and corporately as a church? Answering that question is more complex that you might think. But it is extremely important to find answers to the question. If I were to ask for a show of hands this morning, how many ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Armor Of God: Prayer

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 20, 2023
     | 1,323 views

    We cannot begin to be strong in the Lord and His mighty power, or stand firm in our faith, or resist Satan’s schemes unless we are people of prayer.

    Alba 8-20-2023 THE ARMOR OF GOD: PRAYER Ephesians 6:18 You probably have heard the poem about prayer written by Sam Walter Foss. But here it is again just in case you missed it. "The proper way for a man to pray," Said Deacon Lemuel Keyes, "And the only proper attitude is down ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    God Understands

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,031 views

    ALL ABOUT SUSTAINING GRACE...good for funerals, too!

    God Understands II Cor. 12:7-10 v. 9—sing “For His grace is sufficient…” Our church body has suffered many losses thru the years, many of you have suffered great loss this year…some this week. You get up some mornings hoping that perhaps it was a bad dream…but it’s still there, it’s real, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Howard avatar

    Excited About God On Trinity Sunday

    Contributed by William Howard on Jun 2, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,307 views

    Trinity Sunday is a great day for thinking about God and celebrating his grace

    Romans 5.1-11 Excited about God on Trinity Sunday Prayer: Lord, open our hearts and minds to the wonder of your glory and your love, in Jesus’ name. Trinity Sunday is the one that clergy are supposed to dread, when it comes to thinking about what to preach. Attempts to make it all simple with ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican